baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-2096972-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SPLINTER ALEXANDER P
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2007-12-14
Granted: 2012-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner nozzle (1) bounding an inlet (2) for guiding aspirated air through the nozzle (1). The nozzle (1) comprises a rim (3, 4) along an outer end contour of the inlet (2) for contacting a floor surface area (6) when in an operating position on the floor surface (6), wherein at least a rim portion (3, 4) is movable between a 5 lowered position for contacting a floor surface (6) and a lifted position for leaving a spacing between the rim portion (3, 4) and the floor surface (6). A rim operating structure (21) is adapted for leaving the rim portion (3, 4) in the lowered position during an initial portion of a movement stroke of the nozzle over the floor surface (6) in a direction and for subsequently, during a later portion of the stroke, starting the lifting to the lifted position. This improves the aspiration of larger particles.
Patent EP-2087127-B1 (EP)
Title: Procédé de réduction enzymatique énantiosélective de dérivés de secodione par régénération de cofacteur en continu
Inventor: GUPTA ANTJE
IPC: C12P33/00
Filed: 2007-12-07
Granted: 2012-04-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de réduction enzymatique énantiosélective de dérivés de secodione représentés par la formule générale (I) dans laquelle les structures cycliques contiennent zéro, un ou plusieurs hétéroatomes; R1 est hydrogène ou un groupe C1-C4-alkyle; R2 est hydrogène ou un groupe C1-C8-alkyle ou un groupe de protection OH connu tel qu'un ester; R3 est hydrogène, un groupe méthyle ou un halogénure; l'élément structurel (A) est un cycle benzol ou un cycle C6 à 0, 1 ou 2 doubles liaisons C-C; une double liaison est éventuellement contenue aux positions 6/7 ou 7/8; et le carbone aux positions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 et 16 est substitué indépendamment par hydrogène, un groupe C1-C4-alkyle, un halogénure ou un groupe phényle, le dérivé de secodione étant réduit avec une oxydoréductase/déshydrogénase en présence de NADH ou NADPH en tant que cofacteur. Selon l'invention, le dérivé de secodione est employé dans une concentration ≥ 10 g/l dans la charge de départ de réaction et le cofacteur NAD ou NADP oxydé, formé par l'oxydoréductase/déshydrogénase, est régénéré en continu.
Patent EP-2129476-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLZMUELLER MANFRED
IPC: B05D1/36
Filed: 2007-12-05
Granted: 2014-01-29
Abstract: A metal sheet, inclusive of a metal strip, having a front side and a back side, both the front side and the back side comprising a first coating having an average thickness in the range from 0.5 to 10 mum, wherein the first coating of the front side contains particles, which release divalent or multivalent metal ions upon the action of an acid, in such an amount that a self-depositing coating agent forms, upon contact with the front side, a second coating thereon, whereas this is not the case for the first coating of the back side. The first coating of the front side can be overcoated with a self-depositing coating agent. Cut edges that do not have a first coating can be covered with the self-depositing coating agent. Correspondingly coated metal sheets, as well as a method for the manufacture thereof, are furthermore within the scope of the invention.
Patent EP-1927298-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOUSSOUNI FARID
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2005-08-24
Granted: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A method of hair removal from human skin including steps of applying a depilatory composition to the skin where superfluous hair is present and allowing the composition to remain in contact with the skin for a predetermined time. The composition and degraded hair is subsequently removed using a removal tool; the removal tool having two distinct sides, a first side being adapted to apply the composition, and a second side being adapted to remove the composition.
Patent EP-2003051-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MIGLIORANZA FEDERICO
IPC: B62J99/00
Filed: 2008-03-22
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: A method for electronically controlling a bicycle gearshift and a bicycle electronic system (1) are disclosed, wherein at a gearshifting request transmitted from an electronic control unit (2) to a driving unit (4), the driving unit (4) associates a wait for a waiting time (T1,T2,T3,...) therewith. In the case of a multiple gearshifting, the waiting time (T1,T2,T3,...) allows a chain to mesh securely with a toothed wheel. By providing for the wait to be carried out in a driving unit (4) of a derailleur, the computing capability of an electronic control unit (2) is not affected by the management of the wait, and the electronic control unit (2) is free to carry out other functions, for example the management of errors of the electronic system (1), communication with a display unit or various sensors of the electronic system, etc.
Patent EP-2028131-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIDEG MIHALY
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2008-08-22
Granted: 2011-10-26
Abstract: The valve has a valve body arranged in a valve plate (1), and a stem (3) maintained in a central recess (21) of the valve body with an inlet (33) and an outlet. An elastic element (4) is provided on the stem, and sealing elements (22, 23) are provided between the valve plate and the valve body and between the valve body and the stem. The elastic element has a molded part provided on a rubber-elastic material, where the molded part concentrically surrounds the stem. The elastic element is supported at the valve body at a sensor side and supported at the stem at a valve side.
Patent EP-2033804-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUBOTA TOMOYA
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 2008-09-03
Granted: 2010-12-01
Abstract: An inkjet recording medium comprising a resin coated sheet formed from a base paper having both sides coated with a resin, and ink receiving layers provided on both sides of the resin coated sheet as outermost layers, wherein a static friction coefficient between at least one of the ink receiving layers and a metal roller onto which wear-resistant particles are adhered is from 0.3 to 0.6.
Patent EP-2175588-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOGAN JOE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2008-10-13
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A method for charging control in a communications network comprises, at a policy manager, responsive to a request for policy regulations for a subscriber, a stimulus is provided to a control system to trigger pre-emptive retrieval of subscriber information. At the control system, responsive to the stimulus, subscriber information is retrieved, information is stored in a cache, and responsive to receiving a request from a party, the information in cache is consulted and a response is provided to the party based on the consultation.
Patent EP-2000911-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DALPORTO BALDO UMBERTO
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2008-03-31
Granted: 2009-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer system (100), in particular a server system, comprising at least a first computer (SRV1), a second computer (SRV2) connected to the first computer (SRV2), and a block (9) for the storage of system resources. The computer system (100) also comprises a management block (7,7') which can selectively set the system to a first configuration, wherein the first computer (SRV1) is enabled to access the storage block (9) and denied to the second computer (SRV2), and to a second opposed configuration, wherein the management block (7,7') allows the first configuration to be switched to the second configuration when an operation fault is detected in the first computer (SRV1).
Patent EP-1985952-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DELLA VEDOVA FERRUCCIO
IPC: F27B3/18
Filed: 2008-04-22
Granted: 2010-04-28
Abstract: A method to control the feed of a metal charge (14) into an electric arc furnace (10), comprising at least one electrode (11) to generate an electric arc to melt metals, comprises a step of defining a "cover index CI" of the electric arc by the slag (25) present above the liquid bath (24), in order to calculate which the harmonics present in an electric feed quantity of the furnace (10) are taken into consideration, a step of measuring the actual cover index CI during a functioning cycle of the furnace (10) and a step of adjusting the speed of feed of the metal charge (14) into the furnace (10) based on the value measured of the cover index CI.
Patent EP-2199530-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAUTERJUNG CHRISTOPH
IPC: E06C5/34
Filed: 2008-12-16
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a safety device for a ladder set (10) with a plurality of telescopically extendable ladder parts, comprising a control unit for controlling the movement of the ladder parts and control means for delivering control commands to the control unit. The safety device according to the invention is  characterised in that  the control unit can be switched between two operating modes, namely a locked mode, in which movement of the ladder parts relative to each other is locked, and an unlocked mode in which the lock is cancelled. The safety device comprises control elements for changing between the operating modes of the control unit and display means (28) for displaying the current operating mode of control unit (22), said display means being disposed separately from the control elements.
Patent EP-2009964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OKAWA KAZUO
IPC: H05B41/282
Filed: 2008-06-27
Granted: 2012-02-22
Abstract: An ignition controller that controls ignition of a discharge lamp discharging and emitting light between a pair of electrodes provided therein, the controller includes: an ignition device that ignites the discharge lamp, and a controller that controls a drive of the ignition device, in which the controller includes: a pulse applying unit that applies a high pressure pulse to the pair of electrodes by the ignition device, a direct current applying unit for applying a direct current to the pair of electrodes for a first period after applying the high pressure pulse, and an alternating current applying unit for applying a first alternating current to the pair of electrodes for a second period after the first period.
Patent EP-2132821-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STAEHLER MARKUS
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2008-03-01
Granted: 2010-06-30
Abstract: Provided is a fuel cell or a fuel cell stack, wherein a means for reducing the concentration of unreacted alcohol is disposed on the cathode exhaust gas side. This means comprises in particular an additional electrochemical cell, to which a voltage is applied and which at least partially converts the unreacted alcohol into CO2 and hydrogen or water by way of an electrochemical reduction reaction. Since the concentration of unreacted alcohol is generally low, the loss of power required for the additional reduction reaction does not result in any notable impairment of the efficiency of the fuel cell stack. The invention is thus not limited to direct-methanol fuel cells, but may also be similarly applied to high-temperature fuel cells, and particularly to high-temperature PEM fuel cells, in which the additional electrochemical cell disposed on the cathode exhaust gas side is advantageously able to convert the residual CO.
Patent EP-2164810-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOLLER REINHARD
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2008-06-10
Granted: 2011-05-18
Abstract: A method for determining the amount of oxygen introduced into a process tank of a biological treatment works, in particular a small sewage works (1), during a ventilation process is disclosed, wherein the volume of air pumped into the air line (14) with a running compressor (17) is determined. During the ventilation process (B2) the pressure in the air line (14) is measured and, taking into consideration the pumping pressure dependent power curve of the pump, the pumped volume is determined. Taking into account the oxygen content contained therein, the amount of oxygen introduced into the process tank (6) is determined. The current filling level in the process tank is determined absolutely, preferably by means of the pressure sensor arranged in the air line.
Patent EP-2230988-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARIN GILDAS
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2008-12-19
Granted: 2012-11-28
Abstract: In the image processing method, a first two-dimensional image (I(x, y)) of a three-dimensional scene is obtained. Each pixel location of the first image is associated with a respective distance parameter (z(x, y)) representing a distance of a viewer's eye to an object of the scene appearing at this pixel location in the first image. A respective spreading parameter (¦ d (x, y)) is determined for each pixel location as a function of the distance parameter associated with this pixel location. A second, blurred two-dimensional image (I'(x, y)) is generated from the first image using a local convolution kernel varying across the image. This kernel is sparse since it has a number of non-zero points much smaller than the number of points of a blur region whose dimension is given by the spreading parameter.
Patent EP-2216218-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRION ANDREA
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 2009-02-04
Granted: 2011-01-19
Abstract: An ABS unit 25 is disposed between a head pipe 3 and a headlight device 26 such that a portion 25' of the ABS unit 25 is superposed on the headlight device 26 as viewed from above a vehicle
Patent EP-2072080-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HE YUPING
IPC: A61N1/37
Filed: 2006-10-19
Granted: 2017-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuitry useable to protect and reliably charge a rechargeable battery, even from a zero-volt state, and is particularly useful when employed in an implantable medical device. The circuit includes two charging paths, a first path for trickle charging the battery at a relatively low current when the battery voltage is below a threshold, and a second path for charging the battery at relatively higher currents that the battery voltage is above a certain threshold. A passive diode is used in the first trickle-charging path which allows trickle charging even when the battery voltage is too low for reliable gating, while a gateable switch (preferably by PMOS transistor) is used in the second higher-current charging path when the voltage is higher and the switch can therefore be gated more reliably. A second diode between the two paths ensures no leakage to the substrate through the gateable switch during trickle charging. The load couples to the battery through the switch, and preferably through a second switch speicifically used for decoupling the load.
Patent EP-2246520-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KROLLMANN KARL JOHANNES DIPL-ING
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2009-04-24
Granted: 2011-06-15
Abstract: The arrangement has a tubular inner rod (4) axially movably arranged against tubular outer rods (5', 5'', 5''') in a torque-proof manner. A spring unit (1) is arranged in a lower region of the inner rod for springing axial movement of the inner rod against the outer rods and is formed as an elastomer spring. Spacer rings (21', 21'') are formed from metal, and connection elements (22) are integrally formed on the spacer rings by metal forming. The spring unit includes elastomer spring elements (10', 10'', 10''') connected with each other by the spacer rings.
Patent EP-2151960-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHINOZAKI ATSUSHI
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2009-05-29
Granted: 2011-08-03
Abstract: A base station forms a communication area enabling communication with a mobile communication network through a local network that includes the base station. The base station includes a monitoring unit that monitors an address for data communication with the mobile communication network and assigned to a mobile terminal in the communication area; a storage unit that stores combination information indicating a combination of the address monitored and identification information of the mobile terminal; a receiving unit that receives, from a communication terminal in the local network, data having the identification information; a comparing unit that compares the combination information with a combination of a destination address of the data and the identification information in the data; and a transmitting unit that transmits the data to the mobile terminal if the combination and the combination information coincide, and performs error processing if the combination and the combination information do not coincide.
Patent EP-2107490-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KIRKUP MICHAEL G
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2005-09-29
Granted: 2012-08-29
Abstract: A system and method for providing code signing services. A public key and a corresponding private key may be required in order to enable applications to access sensitive APIs and associated resources of a computing device when the applications are executed on the computing device. In one embodiment, a method of providing code signing services will comprise the steps of receiving a code signing request to sign a software application accessing a sensitive application programming interface, wherein the code signing request comprises the software application that the requestor is requesting to have signed with a private key which is associated with the sensitive application programming interface; digitally signing the software application, wherein a digital signature is generated using said private key associated with the sensitive application programming interface; and transmitting the digital signature.
Patent EP-2295319-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RODI WOLFGANG
IPC: B65B17/02
Filed: 2009-09-09
Granted: 2011-09-07
Abstract: The device has a conveyor belt provided with pairs of flaps for transporting flat objects in suspended fashion. A feed unit conveys flat objects into flaps. Each flap has an upper side piece and a lower side piece faced with each other, to define an intermediate space for holding an edge section of one of flat objects. Each flap is pivoted between an open position for picking up and releasing flat objects, and a closed position for transporting flat object.
Patent EP-2210703-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HADDADI AHMED
IPC: B24B9/14
Filed: 2009-12-03
Granted: 2011-05-25
Abstract: The device has an electronic or computer unit for controlling position of shaper tools relative to blocking supports. A man/machine interface is connected to the electronic or computer unit and includes a display screen (253) and input unit for inputting numerical values. The electronic or computer unit displays offset fields (301-304) on the display screen and generates a control set point for the shaper tools relative to the blocking supports for shaping an ophthalmic lens so as to form an engagement ridge on an edge face.
Patent EP-2289023-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GALLAGHER ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2009-05-21
Granted: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A method of determining the orientation of a scanned digital image having an image side and a non-image side, includes scanning a hardcopy medium to produce a scanned digital image; scanning the non-image side of the hardcopy medium; detecting handwritten annotations in either the scanned digital image or the scan of the non-image side of the hardcopy medium; determining handwritten annotation features related to the handwritten annotations; using the annotation orientation features to determine the orientation of the scanned digital image; and storing the determined orientation of the scanned digital image
Patent EP-2346811-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARQUILLAS OLONDRIZ FRANCISCO
IPC: C07C213/10
Filed: 2009-10-09
Granted: 2012-08-15
Abstract: The present invention describes a novel process for the preparation of optically active (S)-(-)-2-(N-propylamino)-5-methoxytetraline and (S)-(-)-2-(N-propylamino)-5- hydroxytetraline compounds based on the optical resolution of mixtures of the enantiomers of 2-(N-propylamino)-5-methoxytetraline and 2-(N-propylamino)-5- hydroxytetraline respectively. This process comprises (a) reacting a mixture of the enantiomers of said compounds with an optically active organic acid to form diastereoisomeric salts and separating the salts by crystallization. Said compounds are useful in the preparation of (6S)-(-)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6-[propyl-(2- thienyl)ethyl]amino-1 -naphthol (Rotigotine). Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist and is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Patent EP-2228845-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DENZLER MICHAEL
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 2004-07-21
Granted: 2012-02-29
Abstract: Piezoelectric actuator (1) comprises a piezoelectric ceramic surrounded by a casting composition (2) containing a chemically reducing material, especially hydrogen. The concentration of the reducing material in the casting composition lies below a prescribed threshold value. An independent claim is also included for a method for improving the long-term stability of a piezoelectric actuator.
Patent EP-2261327-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ECK JUERGEN
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 2007-04-05
Granted: 2013-11-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide or a pair of polynucleotides encoding an enzyme having nitrile hydratase (NHase) [E.C. 4.2.1.84] activity. Furthermore, a vector and a host comprising the disclosed polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides and methods for the production of the same are provided. Moreover, the invention relates to a pair of polypeptides or a fusion protein having NHase activity, an antibody specifically binding to the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, a primer or probe, which specifically hybridizes under stringent conditions to the disclosed polynucleotide or either one of the pair of polynucleotides, a composition comprising the polynucleotide or pair of polynucleotides, the pair of polypeptides or fusion protein, the antibody and/or one or more primers or probes of the invention and a method for the production of amides comprising the enantioselective conversion of nitriles.
Patent EP-2208670-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT I
IPC: B64C25/14
Filed: 2010-01-15
Granted: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A nose landing gear arrangement 10 comprises a leg assembly 14 with a pivot axis A at one end thereof and a landing gear wheel mounting 22 at the other end thereof. Two stays 42, 44 are provided, each stay being mounted at one end thereof to the leg assembly 14 and mountable at the other end thereof to an aircraft. Each stay 42, 44 comprises an upper stay part 42a, 44a and a lower stay part 42b, 44b which are hinged together by means of a simple hinge 46. The upper stay part has a cardan joint 48 at its end spaced from the hinge 46 to enable hinged mounting to an aircraft. The lower stay part has a cardan joint at its lower end spaced from the hinge, the cardan joint of the lower stay part hingedly mounting the lower stay part to the leg assembly. The leg assembly 14 and the stays 42, 44 are arranged so that the stays extend from the leg assembly on opposite sides thereof and the stays fold into a stowed position so that they lie substantially alongside the leg assembly when the leg assembly is retracted.
Patent EP-2178333-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HORN GAVIN BERNHARD
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2008-03-31
Granted: 2011-11-02
Abstract: An apparatus (302) for wireless communication, comprising: means for determining whether an interferer is a synchronous interferer or an asynchronous interferer; and means for managing interference associated with the interferer based on the determination, wherein the means for managing interference is configured to manage asynchronous interference by performing adjusting coding associated with processing of received signals..
Patent EP-2221194-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MASUDA YOSHINORI
IPC: B21K1/12
Filed: 2010-02-16
Granted: 2012-10-17
Abstract: A wheel bearing device of the invention includes a flanged shaft member (1) that includes a shaft portion (10) to which a rolling bearing (41) is assembled, a fitting shaft portion (30) that is formed on one end side of the shaft portion (10) and that is fitted to a center hole of a wheel, and a plurality of flange portions (21) that extend radially outward on an outer peripheral surface located between the shaft portion (10) and the fitting shaft portion (30) and each of which has a bolt hole (24) in which a hub bolt (27) for fastening the wheel is arranged. Each flange portion is formed by side extrusion when a forged recess is formed at a center of an end surface of the fitting shaft portion by cold forging.